PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Leominster, MA
$57.00–$62.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Worcester, MA
The median dental hygienist pay in the Worcester area is $48.18 per hour ($100,210 a year), with the typical range running from $46.82 to $49.26. That ranks 57th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 85th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Worcester and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Worcester and what they pay.
- $48.18median pay per hour, Worcester
- $47–$49typical range per hour
- 720dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 720 dental hygienists employed in the Worcester metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.09 | $95,870 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.82 | $97,390 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.18 | $100,210 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.26 | $102,460 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.68 | $103,330 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 57th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 85th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.18 median hour buys what $46.99 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,734
- Per year: $86,724
- Per month: $7,227
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Worcester County
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Worcester County (6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $49.07/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $49.07/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $49.07/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $40.88/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $49.07/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $49.07/hr | 121,186 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Massachusetts · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Worcester, MA?
Dental Hygienists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $48.18 per hour, about $100,210 a year. The middle half earn between $46.82 and $49.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 85th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Worcester?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Worcester area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Worcester in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Worcester County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Worcester?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Care AllianceWilbraham, MA · 6 postings$50.00/ hr$45–$58
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
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2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$51.25High$63
10 Hygienist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$47.00–$65.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$43.00–$67.00/ hour
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